Paraguay-Australia clash decides Group D’s second spot
Paraguay and Australia battle for knockout football immortality in a winner-takes-all World Cup 2026 showdown at Levi’s Stadium. The loser goes home.
Paraguay and Australia meet at Levi’s Stadium on June 28, 2026, in a winner-takes-all Group D decider that will decide which side joins the USA in the Round of 16. The USA already topped the group with three consecutive wins, leaving Paraguay and Australia locked on three points each with identical goal differences. Paraguay holds the tiebreaker on goals scored (+1 vs Australia’s 0), but a draw would still eliminate both teams.
The match is scheduled for 19:00 PT at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. A capacity crowd is expected as both teams chase knockout immortality. Paraguay’s attacking midfielder Antonio Sanabria is the tournament’s top-scoring Paraguayan with two goals, while Australia’s defensive midfielder Keanu Baccus has been instrumental in shielding their backline.
